What is a ratio?
Proportions, rates and ratios

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division. It shows how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you write a ratio?
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Ratios can be written in three ways: as a fraction (e.g., 2/3), with a colon (e.g., 2:3), or with the word 'to' (e.g., 2 to 3).
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What is a proportion?
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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal. For example, if a/b = c/d, then a, b, c, and d are in proportion.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you solve a proportion?
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What is a rate?
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A rate is a specific kind of ratio that compares two quantities with different units. For example, speed is a rate that compares distance to time.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If a recipe requires 2 cups of milk for every 3 cups of flour, what is the ratio of milk to flour?
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The ratio of milk to flour is 2:3.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If you have 4 apples, 2 bananas, and 5 pears, what is the ratio of pears to all fruit?
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The ratio of pears to all fruit is 5:11.
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